02 Journey of a River – Very Short Answer Questions

Q1. Where does the Godavari River start?
Ans: Trimbakeshwar (Maharashtra)

Q2. What type of river is the Godavari?
Ans: Perennial

Q3. What is another name for the Godavari?
Ans: Dakshina Ganga

Q4. How long is the Godavari River?
Ans: 1,465 km

Q5. Into which sea does the Godavari flow?
Ans: Bay of Bengal

Q6. What forms at the end of the Godavari?
Ans: Delta

Q7. Name one tributary of the Godavari.
Ans: Manjira

Q8. What stores river water for dry seasons?
Ans: Dams

Q9. What causes rivers to get polluted?
Ans: Pollution

Q10. What causes a green layer to form on rivers?
Ans: Fertilisers

Q11. What happens when rivers overflow during heavy rain?
Ans: Floods

Q12. What happens when a river has very little water?
Ans: Drought

Q13. Name India’s national aquatic animal.
Ans: Dolphin

Q14. What machine gives clean water for coins?
Ans: Water ATM

Q15. Which mission manages water in India?
Ans: National Water Mission